Our Membership

AAFBG membership currently consists of 59 Friends of Botanic Gardens groups from capital city, suburban, rural and regional botanic gardens and arboreta, and 5 affiliate members from overseas botanic gardens. Groups range in size and complexity from a membership of 4 to approximately 5000. Joining the Association provides many benefits and pleasures for members.

All States of Australia are represented, however for historical reasons, the majority of Botanic Gardens Friends groups are in Victoria.

Friends groups outside Australia are welcome to join the Association as "Affiliate Members". Affiliate members currently include Friends groups from New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and Scotland.

Benefits of Membership

Joining the Association provides many benefits and pleasures for members.

Communication and enjoyment:

Network with others to share ideas, knowledge and information and events with Friends throughout Australia and overseas.

Have access to the contact details of other Friends’ groups throughout Australia.